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Facility Operations Specialist
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Suitland, MD $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Facility Operations Services ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Smithsonian Facilities (SF). SF provides the full range of building services through eight maintenance and operation zones. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
What You'll Do
- →The Facility Operations Specialist has immediate oversight of the facility's day-to-day operations and maintenenace needs.
- →In this position, you will: Plan and carry out building management and facilities operations and maintenance.
- →Be responsible for the management and coordination of all activities relating to the physical operation, maintenance, and in-house repair and improvements of the facilities, their grounds, parking lots, and entry ways.
- →Update, obtain reports, and perform analyses through the use of automated facility management database systems.
- →Develop and plan staffing requirements, work schedules, priorities, training, and evaluation of all subordinate staff for improving employee skills.
- →Communicate orally, clearly and concisely, to provide information and direction to a wide range of individuals and organizations.
- →Communicate in writing, through memos, reports, and e-mails, to a wide range of individuals and organizations, clearly and concisely.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
- ✓See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.
- ✓For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
- ✓Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Benefits
- ★The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Personality Fit
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